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en-AUCopyright 2016, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 15 May 2015 21:53:43 +1000Fri, 15 May 2015 21:53:43 +1000http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssABC NewsFar-flung Broken Hill an unlikely base for US Mormon missionarieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-15/broken-hill-an-unlikely-base-for-two-young-mormon-missionaries/6474262
Young Mormon missionaries are spread around the world to seek out converts, but two young men from America have found themselves in the far-flung NSW city of Broken Hill hoping to find a flock.
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Ginny SteinFri, 15 May 2015 21:53:43 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-15/broken-hill-an-unlikely-base-for-two-young-mormon-missionaries/6474262MormonsReligion and BeliefsCommunity and SocietyHuman InterestSamoan community challenges Mormon language 'ban'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-19/an-samoan-community-challenges-brisbane-mormon-church-language-/4967654
Samoan Mormons in Australia have lodged action in the Federal Appeals Court claiming the church is preventing them from worshipping in the local language.
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Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:22:01 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-19/an-samoan-community-challenges-brisbane-mormon-church-language-/4967654MormonsLanguagesSamoan Mormons' legal battle over languagehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-09/an-australia-samoa-church/4876010
A group of Samoans living in the Australian city of Brisbane have entered a legal battle for the right to speak their native language in church.
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Fri, 09 Aug 2013 12:54:53 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-09/an-australia-samoa-church/4876010LanguagesMormonsTexas polygamist faces up to 119 years behind barshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-06/texas-polygamist-child-sexual-assault/2826374
The leader of a polygamist sect, who made headlines in 2008 when police raided his Texas compound and took away over 450 children, was found guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls on Thursday (local time).
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Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:22:23 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-06/texas-polygamist-child-sexual-assault/2826374ChildrenSexual OffencesReligion and BeliefsMormonsThe Drum - Friday 13 Mayhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-05-16/the-drum---friday-13-may/2715260
Mon, 16 May 2011 18:20:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-05-16/the-drum---friday-13-may/2715260Soccer World CupGriefIndigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)MormonsAccidentsFraud and Corporate CrimeAustralian Football LeagueBoxingCyclingNRLRugby UnionEnglish PremierBig Love returns with provocative gay storyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-12-29/big-love-returns-with-provocative-gay-story/1192740
Television polygamy drama Big Love returns for a fourth season in January with a gay storyline that is likely to stir up controversy in Mormon circles where homosexual relations are prohibited.
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Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:24:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-12-29/big-love-returns-with-provocative-gay-story/1192740TelevisionArts and EntertainmentCommunity and SocietyReligion and BeliefsMormonsWomen attempts to sue Mormon Church over abuse claimshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-11-17/women-attempts-to-sue-mormon-church-over-abuse/208904
A woman who claims she was sexually abused by her Mormon stepfather 20 years ago wants to sue the church for failing to report the abuse to police.
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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:07:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-11-17/women-attempts-to-sue-mormon-church-over-abuse/208904Courts and TrialsChild AbuseMormonsSexual OffencesPolygamous sect made 'big mistake' coming to Texashttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-05-02/polygamous-sect-made-big-mistake-coming-to-texas/2422758
Following raids in Texas, the practices of a polygamous sect are expected to receive thorough legal scrutiny.
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Fri, 02 May 2008 11:27:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-05-02/polygamous-sect-made-big-mistake-coming-to-texas/2422758MormonsCommunity and SocietyReligion and BeliefsSectsLaw, Crime and JusticeSexual OffencesMore teen mothers emerge in Texas polygamy probehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-04-25/more-teen-mothers-emerge-in-texas-polygamy-probe/2415730
Texas authorities say they have identified 25 more mothers under 18 among those removed from a polygamist compound, raising to about 460 the number of minors at the heart of a huge abuse probe.
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Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:31:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-04-25/more-teen-mothers-emerge-in-texas-polygamy-probe/2415730MormonsCommunity and SocietyChild AbuseFamily and ChildrenMarriageReligion and BeliefsSectsDNA tests ordered for polygamist sect childrenhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-04-19/dna-tests-ordered-for-polygamist-sect-children/2408968
A judge in the United States has ordered that more than 400 children be kept in state custody and have genetic testing.
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Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:29:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-04-19/dna-tests-ordered-for-polygamist-sect-children/2408968Courts and TrialsCommunity and SocietyReligion and BeliefsMormonsLaw, Crime and JusticeCrimeTexas agencies probe abuse at polygamist secthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-04-05/texas-agencies-probe-abuse-at-polygamist-sect/2394038
Texas authorities say they are investigating a potential child abuse case at a ranch operated by followers of a breakaway Mormon sect linked to jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs.
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Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:00:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-04-05/texas-agencies-probe-abuse-at-polygamist-sect/2394038Child AbuseCommunity and SocietyReligion and BeliefsMormonsMormon Church president Hinckley dieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-01-28/mormon-church-president-hinckley-dies/1025698
Mormon Church president Gordon Hinckley has died in Salt Lake City in the United States, at the age of 97.
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Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:19:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-01-28/mormon-church-president-hinckley-dies/1025698MormonsReligious LeadersMormons won't run my White House: Romneyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-12-07/mormons-wont-run-my-white-house-romney/980704
Mitt Romney claims he will leave his religious beliefs at the door if he is given the keys to the White House.
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Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:27:00 +1100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-12-07/mormons-wont-run-my-white-house-romney/980704World PoliticsCommunity and SocietyReligion and BeliefsMormonsGovernment and PoliticsElectionsPolygamist sect leader guilty of rape chargeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-26/polygamist-sect-leader-guilty-of-rape-charges/680866
The leader of a polygamist sect in Utah has been found guilty of rape charges stemming from the marriage of a 14-year-old girl against her will to a cousin.
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Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:44:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-26/polygamist-sect-leader-guilty-of-rape-charges/680866Sexual OffencesReligion and BeliefsMormonsLaw, Crime and JusticeCrimePolygamy leader told rape victim to repent, court toldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-15/polygamy-leader-told-rape-victim-to-repent-court/670472
A young woman told a Utah court she wanted to die after being forced into sex at the age of 14 in a marriage arranged by one of the biggest US polygamous sects.
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Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:00:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-09-15/polygamy-leader-told-rape-victim-to-repent-court/670472Courts and TrialsReligion and BeliefsMormonsLaw, Crime and JusticeSexual OffencesUS polygamist sect leader arrestedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-08-30/us-polygamist-sect-leader-arrested/1251034
A polygamist sect leader in the United States who was on the FBI's most wanted list has been arrested.
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Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:31:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2006-08-30/us-polygamist-sect-leader-arrested/1251034CrimeMormonsMormons hit the pavements to deliver Cambodian souls to Jesushttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-06-13/mormons-hit-the-pavements-to-deliver-cambodian/1991896
In a land sprinkled with graceful Buddhist temples, a multitude of Mormons on their trademark bicycles are diligently working in growing numbers to deliver Cambodian souls to Jesus.
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Sun, 13 Jun 2004 14:17:00 +1000http://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-06-13/mormons-hit-the-pavements-to-deliver-cambodian/1991896Mormons